His heart moved, and he knew that all this was done intentionally by Zeng Xiangguo. He turned his eyes and saw that many officials were gloating about his misfortune.
"Let him come here." Chen Nan ignored the officials with faces and shouted directly outside. After a while, several people wearing official robes entered the hall.
The civil and military officials looked at them with ugly expressions.
"The humble ministers are here to see the emperor. The emperor has a long life." Under the leadership of Su Qing, all the courtiers walked into the Tai Chi Hall and knelt down on one knee one by one.
"Get up, Su Aiqing, have you become more and more unfamiliar with your recent affairs at the Ministry of Household Affairs?"
"Your Majesty, I dare not show any slightest care."
"Okay, then let you go to the Ministry of Justice and count all the ledgers. After seven days, I want a clear ledger, okay?"
"I will do my best."
"Okay, you can join."
"My dear friends, do you have any orders?"
The ministers bowed their heads and remained silent. People from Zeng Xiangguo's family looked at each other and said nothing.
"Okay, everyone is fine. Now let's announce some things and read the emperor's will."
"By God's blessing, the emperor has issued an edict: Su Qing, the Supervisor of Agriculture in the Department of Agriculture, is appointed as Yuanwailang of the Department of Agriculture in the Department of Agriculture, in charge of all affairs of the Ministry of Civil Affairs."
"Appoint Zhao Tai as Sikou to take charge of all affairs of the Criminal Department."
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When this decree came out, the civil and military officials in the court were all stunned, because this time, Chen Nan added six ministers, all of whom were arrested yesterday.
"Yes, your Majesty will live forever." The six canonized officials knelt down excitedly. Looking at the expressions of these people, Chen Nan knew that these people were loyal.
"Oh, I want to say one more thing. Over the years, I have rarely paid attention to the government affairs. I have been taking care of Liang Shang's affairs. I am very ashamed to prevent the prime minister from being overtired."
"I plan to set up a cabinet in addition to the six ministries to help me manage the country. I will temporarily set up three great bachelors, each of whom will be selected from across the empire."
"I accept the decree."
"Dear sirs, three great scholars in the cabinet are about to be chosen from among my dear sires. I hope that your dear sires will not disappoint me."
"We are willing to shed our blood for Daliang and swear loyalty to the death." The faces of a group of officials turned red. Chen Nan's words made it very clear. Everyone present may be promoted to a bachelor's degree.
Especially the six people who were just appointed are even more ambitious and feel that they are the ones closest to the position of emperor.
"Your Majesty, isn't this a little too hasty?" Mr. Yun walked out of the Tai Chi Palace, his brows furrowed.
"Mr. Yun, are you afraid of Zeng Xiangguo?"
"Your Majesty, this is not possible. If you do this, it will be equivalent to dethroning Prime Minister Zeng."
"Haha, it doesn't matter. I'm just worried that he doesn't have the courage to fall out with me." Seeing that Chen Nan was so confident, Mr. Yun said nothing more.
"Your Majesty, we have all been brought back." As soon as Chen Nan returned to the Royal Book Hall, he saw Lan Yuan waiting outside with more than ten refugees.
He remembered that he sent people to Lanyuan yesterday to do something. The refugees were all pushed to the ground, and they didn't even dare to raise their heads. He turned his eyes to the refugees and nodded at several of them.
"Bring them in." Lan Yuan waved his hand, and several refugees were pushed into the Royal Book Hall. He didn't know why Chen Nan wanted to keep these people here, but he would never have any respect for Chen Nan's orders. suspicious.
"Tell me, which party are they from and why did they summon so many people?" Chen Nan's voice was very calm, as if he was talking about a trivial matter.
The refugees lowered their heads and said nothing. Lan Yuan frowned, raised one leg, kicked him hard, and shouted: "If you don't tell me honestly, who ordered you to come here?"
"Your Majesty, I'm just a refugee. I really can't survive in my hometown, so I came to the capital to take refuge. Please show me your kindness." The refugee who was kicked to the ground knelt down and shouted that he was wronged.
"Haha, I really won't give up until I reach the Yellow River. Are you curious, how did I find you?"
"Your Majesty, you misunderstood."
"Are you two very curious too?" He turned to Lan Yuan and Mr. Yun.
"I hope the emperor will make it clear."
"Everyone must think that if these refugees are hungry for a long time, they will definitely eat a lot of food, right?" Chen Nan did not respond directly, but raised his own questions.
"Isn't it?" Lan Yuan was puzzled.
"That's not true. A person who is hungry every day will stop eating immediately after getting a piece of food. This is a way of self-protection to prevent his stomach from being filled."
"Therefore, for a qualified refugee, after getting food, he can fill his stomach with at most two or three mouthfuls. But filling one portion is not a simple matter, that is, he is enduring great pain. ."
"Do you understand?"
"I don't understand!" Lan Yuan looked confused, while Chen Nan slapped himself on the forehead.
"Your Majesty, I don't know what you are talking about, but I still know one thing. If you can drink so much porridge in such a short period of time, you must be a fake refugee."
Lan Yuan was afraid of being despised by the emperor, so he quickly added another sentence. Chen Nan nodded. Lan Yuan was right.
"Tell me, who instigated you to incite the refugees to besiege the palace?" After listening to Chen Nan's words, Lan Yuan turned to the group of people pretending to be refugees and asked.
"Those who were released have not fully digested it. Why do you say that?" A man in his thirties pretending to be a refugee shouted loudly.
"Hey, don't you know it by looking at your hands?" As soon as Chen Nan said this, those pretending to be refugees couldn't help but raise their hands, and then looked speechless.
Their palms are covered with thick calluses, especially on the palms, and you can tell at a glance that they use knives.
Everyone stared blankly at their hands. No one expected that this small detail would be noticed by the emperor.
"What did Zeng Xiangguo give you to make you work so hard?"
Everyone raised their heads in surprise and saw that both of them looked in disbelief.
"Do you think this will make us submit?"
"Pry their mouths open." Lan Yuan hurriedly gave the order, but it was too late. The five people pretending to be refugees gritted their teeth, and black blood spurted out from their mouths. They actually bit their own poison sacs and committed suicide. .
"Take it down."
"Your Majesty, this villain is useless, please punish me." Lan Yuan was frightened by his cold gaze and quickly knelt down to beg for mercy.
"I got everything I wanted, it's just some gadgets. Even if it costs my life, I don't mind." Chen Nan waved his hand, and Lan Yuan suddenly felt relaxed.
"You just said that the emperor wants to appoint another cabinet minister besides the six ministries?" In the study room of Zeng Xiangguo, the Prime Minister's Mansion, Zeng Xiangguo slammed a valuable blue and white porcelain on the floor and broke it into pieces. .
